Youths urged to be morally upright

The Vice-Chancellor, Anchor University, Lagos, Prof. Joseph Afolayan, has urged youths to be morally upright, as future leaders, to make Nigeria great.

He said they should desist from vices, such as cultism, drug abuse and prostitution.

Afolayan, who spoke at the weekend, at the 19th Valedictory Service and Graduation Ceremony of Jextoban Secondary School, Ketu, Lagos, said as tomorrow’s leaders, youths should strive to do well academically and shun vices and crimes.

He said: “The biggest challenge facing youths is that of purpose: A question of direction. This challenge is caused by the failure of three important institutions, namely home, society and church, meant to help them through this sensitive moment of their lives.

“Life’s most powerful deed is decision. From the other end, life’s most regressive action is indecision. Every life is made or marred between those two powerful words. But you cannot make informed decisions without clear perspective- purpose. If our youths struggle with their purpose in life, how would they ever be able to make an informed decision that will help them reach their destiny?”

The Chairman Board of Governors, Pastor Emmanuel Ojo, advised the outgoing pupils to be good ambassadors of the school.

Said he: “You are the future leaders and you need not follow the ungodly steps of those villains celebrated today. You can make a difference as you imbibe Christian virtues and values you have been exposed to here. As you build on the solid foundation of moral rectitude and academic excellence acquired, you are bound to make it to the top.”